How Trump Has Tuned Out a Key Justice Dept. Legal Office

The Office of Legal Counsel issues opinions that are supposed to bind the executive branch. The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims in tension with several of them.

Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could be Foreign-Made Pharmaceuticals

President Trump wants to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States. Experts warn that tariffs could result in shortages and higher prices for generic drugs.

Trump Officials Have Not Funded Radio Free Europe, Despite Court Order

The delay in disbursement has forced the news organization, which relies almost exclusively on congressional funding, to furlough some of its staff and cut parts of its programming.

U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success

In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.

Gen. Timothy Haugh Ousted as Head of NSA and Cyber Command

No reason was given for the removal of Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, but the far-right activist Laura Loomer had called for his ouster in a meeting with President Trump, an official said.

Trump Administration Sends Harvard a List of Demands to Protect Federal Funds

The list was similar to one sent to Columbia University last month after the government canceled $400 million to the school. Harvard may have $9 billion on the line.